Foundation raising in Manhattan Beach CA - a settled house lifted back to level
Cracked walls, sloping floors or doors that suddenly stick? We find out why your house settled, then plan the right lift back to level.
Foundation raising for a house that's settledin Manhattan Beach and nearby cities
Most calls about foundation raising in Manhattan Beach start with a crack that keeps growing, a floor that tips toward one corner, or a door that won't latch anymore. Raising the foundation means lifting the settled part of the house back to level on steel piers, and we do it across Manhattan Beach and the cities around it.
Before anything gets lifted, I want to know why your house settled, because lifting it without dealing with the cause can leave you with the same trouble later. We measure which parts have dropped and by how much and work from an engineer's design. I'll tell you plainly whether your home needs piers or the trouble is only in a slab.
The price depends mostly on how many piers the design calls for and how easy your footings are to reach. The schedule depends mostly on the engineer's design and the city's permit review, and your written estimate spells out what's included before anything starts.
You can count on a straight answer about what your house needs before any digging starts, so please call (424) 452-9329.
The foundation raising methods we use
We match the method to how your house is built and what's actually sinking, because a crawlspace, a basement and a shallow footing each call for a different approach.
Push piers
Push piers are steel piers driven down beside the footing with small handheld equipment that fits crawlspaces and basements. Each one is load tested as it goes in, so we know what it holds.
Helical piers
Helical piers screw into the ground like a large anchor. Where a machine can't reach, setting them by hand is slow, heavy work.
Footing brackets
A steel bracket fastened to the footing carries the house's weight onto the pier. Where a bracket has to reach under a slab or a step, we cut the concrete cleanly.
Why homeowners choose Manhattan Beach Concreteto level a settled house
I explain what I'm seeing and what concrete normally does, and I tell you what comes next at each stage, so nothing about the work catches you off guard.
The owner comes to your house
I come out myself to look at the job and give the estimate, and I stay involved until the work is finished.
Our own crew does the work
Our own crew does the forming, pouring and finishing, so the people at your house are people I work with every day and check on as they go.
In business since 2020
I started Manhattan Beach Concrete in 2020 after learning the trade under a strict boss who made me pull and reset forms until they were straight.
Licensed and fully insured
We're licensed and fully insured. The state also lists a separate license class for pile driving and pressure foundation jacking, so it's fair to ask any contractor which class they hold.
Your satisfaction, guaranteed
That's our promise. It starts with telling you plainly what the job involves and what to expect, so the finished work matches what we agreed on.
Your foundation estimate, in writingfrom Manhattan Beach Concrete
Please tell us what you're noticing, such as wall cracks, uneven floors or sticking doors, and have photos ready. We reply within one business day to set up a visit, and the written estimate on site is free, with no obligation.
How a lift job runsfrom first call to the walkthrough
I keep it simple by coming out first, putting everything in a written estimate and checking the work myself, so you always know what happens next.
Call or send the form
Call (424) 452-9329 or send the form with what you're seeing, and we'll set a time for me to come out to your house.
I look and listen first
I listen to what you've noticed before I take a single measurement. Then we check which parts of the house have dropped and by how much.
Written estimate and permit
You get a written estimate, based on the engineer's design, that says what's included. Once you say yes, we take care of the permit side and set a start date that suits the site.
Setting piers and lifting
Our crew sets the piers and lifts the house while I check each stage. The city allows this work Monday through Saturday within set hours, not on Sundays or city observed holidays.
Walkthrough before we leave
We patch any concrete we cut, clean up, and walk the finished job with you, so you can see the result and ask anything before we pack up.
Foundation raising questions
How do I know if I need slab lifting or foundation piers?
If only a slab poured on the ground has sunk, slab lifting such as polyjacking or mudjacking is the usual fix. When the walls and footings themselves are sinking, the repair needs piers instead, and I'll tell you plainly which one you have. If a sunken driveway is also badly broken, a new driveway can make more sense than lifting it.
What is the best way to choose between push piers and helical piers?
As a rule of thumb, helical piers work whatever the house weighs, while push piers may lift a light house before they reach firm soil. A basement usually suits push piers, and a shallow footing or a slab with a thickened edge may need helical piers. The engineer's design settles which one your house gets.
How much does foundation raising cost in Manhattan Beach?
There's no fair figure until we've measured, because the cost comes mostly from how many piers the design calls for and which kind they are. Getting to the footings matters too, so concrete to cut and patch, a tight crawlspace or a coastal permit will add to it. Your written estimate shows each part.
Do I need a city or coastal permit for foundation raising in Manhattan Beach?
Yes. The city requires a permit for any repair, alteration or construction project, including most excavation, and setting piers means digging. If your lot is in the city's Coastal Zone, the project also needs a coastal permit unless it's exempt, and you can check your lot on the city's Coastal Zone page. We prepare and file the permit for our part and plan the start around its approval.
How much can a contractor ask for up front in California?
State rules cap the down payment at $1,000 or 10 percent of the total contract price, whichever is less. After that, payments should follow the work actually done or the materials delivered to your home, and you can ask for a contract that lists each payment clearly.
What should I ask at a foundation evaluation?
Ask whether the evaluation uses measuring equipment, because that's what shows which parts of the foundation are sinking and by how much. Then ask why they think the house moved and whether an engineer will design the repair, since both should come before any digging.
Foundation raising around Manhattan Beach
From our base in Manhattan Beach we work in the cities below and others nearby, and settling calls look much the same from one city to the next, so please pick yours or give us a call.
Book a foundation raising visit in Manhattan Beachwith the owner on site
Calling early gives the engineer's design and the city's permit time to move, so the lift isn't held up waiting. Please call (424) 452-9329 or send the estimate form.